The Impact of Re-Settlement Program on Social and Built Form of Existing Fisherman Village in Kuala Kedah

Abstract

A few studies are carried out on the planning pattern of fishing village in Malaysia. Chaotic and unorganized is the common perceptions conferred by outsiders to the fishing village. This research paper is to investigate and clarify the planning pattern of a fishing village in Malaysia and to understand how the settlement and living space are planned by the fishermen. The studied fishing village is located near to the Sungai Kuala Kedah, Kedah. Qualitative methods are applied focusing on gathering verbal and descriptive data. Semi structured interview and site visit was carried out to obtain the relevant data and information. Elements in the village such as road layout, retail activities and housing design were analysed. Furthermore, the physical changes of the fishing village from past to present is also discussed. It is discovered that there is actually a clear and organized planning pattern in the studied village.